To work out your entitlement we need to know whether you are single or in a couple, how many children under 20 you have, your Council Tax bill (after any disability reduction and/or single person discount), and your housing status. Please get more information if you are in hospital or a residential care home.

Please note: the calculator's estimates are based on the information you supply to give you an idea of your potential entitlements. For organisations that can provide individual assistance see more advice. The calculator is currently using benefit and tax credit rates for 2008/09.

Are you single or in a couple?	single  couple
How many children under 20 (that you you receive Child Benefit for) do you have?	None  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Council Tax bill (after any disability reduction and/or single person discount)	£  per   week 4 weeks  month year
What is your housing status?	tenant - social and voluntary  tenant - private sector not a tenant
I live in:	England Wales Scotland Northern Ireland
My Postcode is:	(optional)